Top 5 Must See Tourist Places in Jharkhand, India

Updated on April 30, 2011

Jharkhand, India

The state of Jharkhand, covering a physical area of 79,714 sq.kms
was carved out from the state of Bihar in the year 2000 and became the 28th
state of the Indian Union. This new found State holds an array of tourist
attractions ranging from quaint hills, dense woods,
gorgeous waterfalls, serene lakes, pristine mineral springs, exotic wild life
sanctuaries and a plethora of pilgrimage centers. Any tourist to India must
include a few days’ sojourn in Jharkhand to gain a sense of completion and
fulfillment. Jharkhand shares its borders with Orissa, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh.

Sun Temple, near Ranchi, Jharkhand

Dassam Falls, Jharkhand

Sun Temple

About 40 km.
from Ranchi, the capital city of Jharkhand, and amidst the desolate bush green
stands the awe-inspiring Sun Temple. The temple is in the form of a mind
boggling massive chariot with elegantly decorated 18 wheels and seven
rebellious horses ready to pull off. The temple boasts of a sacred pond that is
really a nature’s gift to the people of Chotanagpur. An all-weather motorable
road is available to facilitate tourists to reach the temple in its resplendent
beauty.

Dassam Falls

When you
travel 40 km. away from Ranchi on the Tata Road you will reach the village
Taimara wherein flows the Kanchi river, Falling from a lofty height of about
144 feet there is the stupendous Dassam falls amidst with bewitchingly
beautiful scenery. The tourists are however warned to be careful while
bathing in the stream.

Jharkhand - a new experience

Gonda Hill and Rock Garden

This is an aesthetically developed tourist spot with an artificial
garden, complete with water falls and sculptures. The rock garden is
spectacular in its appearance, striking a delicate balance between the natural
beauty and the creativity of the human mind.

Ranchi Hill

Ranchi Hill
situated at an awesome altitude of 2140 feet from sea level, is a much sought-after
health and holiday resort as well as a sacred pilgrim center. A panoramic
view of the town can be had from the hilltop. The Shiva Temple situated on the
top of the hill offers a divine spectacle to the host of devotees who throng
the temple places during festival seasons.

Hazaribagh

The name Hazaribagh denotes 'a thousand gardens'. This is well
renowned health resort and people flock to the place because of its salubrious
climate and romantic scenery all around. Parasnath Temple is situated on a
hillock close by, where 23 out of 24 Jain prophets are believed to have
attained salvation. Nestling in low hilly terrain, at a moderate altitude of
1800 ft. (615 meters) you find the National Park spread over 183 sq. kms. It
has abundant of wild animals like Wild Boar, Sambar, Nilgai, Chital, Sloth
Bear, Tiger and Panther.

Usri Falls, Giridih, Jharkhand

Hundru Falls

The River Suwarnarekha
cascades down from an awesome altitude of 320 feet and particularly during the
monsoons the entire place becomes splendorous. Again, in summer months, this
becomes an ideal picnic spot.

Parasnath

This is the tallest and
the most imposing hill in Jharkhand, rising to an elevation of 4480 feet. The
Parasnath Temple is considered to be one of the most sacred and loftiest of all
holy places of the Jains. According to Jain tradition, no less than 23 out of
24 Tirthankaras (including Parsvanatha) reportedly attained salvation here.

Deoghar Mandir, Deoghar, Jharkhand

Jaganathpur Hill Temple

About 10 km.
from the heart of Ranchi is this marvelous religious-cum-aesthetic place where
the tourists come to worship and enjoy tranquility. This ancient temple of Lord
Jagannath built in 1691 resembles the architectural style of Jaganath Temple of
Puri and stands in regal splendor on the top of the hill.

Angrabadi

Angrabadi is actually, a temple complex with
awe-inspiring shrines of Lord Ganpathi, Ram-Sita, Hanuman and Lord Shiva. The
Shankracharya Swami Swarupanand Saraswati, was enamored by the serene and
sublime celestial beauty of Angrabadi Temple and rechristened it as Amreshwar
Dham.

Harila Jori, Deoghar

Tagore Hill

About 3 km. from the Ranchi is the historic 300 ft. high Tagore
Hill. The hill is linked to the
great Tagore family. it is known as Tagore Hill. A number of books are supposed
to have been written by Rabindra Nath Tagore, sitting on the top of this hill.
At the foot of the hill, there is the Ramakrishna Mission Ashram. This is one
place no tourist to Jharkhand should miss.

The beautiful state
of Jharkhand is set in the picturesque Chhotanagpur Plateau in eastern India.
Jharkhand is renowned for its rich mineral wealth, untouched beauty of the
wooded forest, amazing wild life, and magnificent waterfalls. The rich and
diverse culture and tremendous scenic splendor draw large number of tourists
every year to Jharkhand.

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8 comments

Ankit kumar 3 years ago

Jharkand is Vry beautiful place.I am s

So enjoy in jharkand falls nd lake and si much temple like rajrapa temple

Ajay kuamr 3 years ago

Full of forest.Beautiful sights.famous hazaribag national park.Romantic wheather.Every where atural beuty.

Aryoma Ghosh 4 years ago

A beautiful place which has been decorated with forests, hills and falls........

a rare combination,....

loved visiting this place...

anamika 4 years ago

there are many attractive tourist places in jharkhand.

rahul kr. singh 4 years ago

jharkhand is a beautiful place. Many type of garden,animal ,birds,temple and river. so i like this. Really natural beautiful.

RAHUL KUMAR PANCHANAN 4 years ago

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